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Help Bring ACC’s Workforce Innovation to SXSW EDU

Austin Community College District (ACC) has been selected to participate in the 2027 SXSW EDU Panel Picker, and the community can help bring ACC’s workforce innovation story to one of the nation’s leading education conferences. … Continue reading

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ACC Board of Trustees August 3 Recap

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees met for its work session and regular meeting on Monday, August 3. Highlights include an update on the Theory of Change Transfer Design Team, a financial … Continue reading

Hays Campus Expansion Project Moves Closer to Construction

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues to make progress on the Hays Campus healthcare programs expansion. The architect design team recently extended the overall design schedule to fully integrate cost-saving measures without compromising the facility’s … Continue reading

ACC’s AI Leadership Spotlighted by The Chronicle of Higher Education

Austin Community College District (ACC) is earning national recognition for its innovative approach to preparing students to use artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly and effectively. In The Chronicle of Higher Education’s examination of how colleges are … Continue reading

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Built for the Road Ahead: Nevaeh Is Turning a Childhood Passion Into a Career

When Nevaeh M. first started working on vehicles with her dad, she wasn’t just learning how to change parts or diagnose problems — she was discovering a passion that would shape her future. Now, at … Continue reading

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ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 Earns Prestigious 2026 ULI Americas Award for Excellence

Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Highland Campus Phase 2 has been recognized with one of the highest honors in architecture, planning, and urban development. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) named the project one of just … Continue reading

ACC’s Dr. Monique Reeves Shares National Strategy for Higher Education Innovation on EdUp Experience Podcast

Austin Community College District (ACC) Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future Dr. Monique Reeves is taking the College’s approach to innovation to a national audience. Reeves joined “The EdUp Experience” podcast to discuss how colleges … Continue reading

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ACC Chancellor Featured on National Reimagining HigherEd Podcast

Austin Community College District (ACC) Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart is featured on the national “Reimagining HigherEd” podcast, sharing how ACC is redesigning higher education by putting students—not systems—at the center of every decision. In a … Continue reading

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ACC Honors Students Represent Community Colleges at Prestigious Public Service Weekend

Six Austin Community College District (ACC) Honors Program students were selected to attend the 2026 Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) Public Service Weekend at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at The University … Continue reading

Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion Nears Completion Ahead of Fall Semester

Austin Community College District (ACC) enters the final stages of construction on the Round Rock Campus Applied Technology Expansion. Phase 1 is now more than 90% complete. The new Automotive Technology and Advanced Manufacturing facilities … Continue reading

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